tracked leader until over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, headway to go 3rd over 3f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd place near finish
held up in touch, weakened 3f out
in rear, smooth headway on inside over 3f out, led on bit over 1f out, soon clear, comfortably
tracked leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, pushed along 5f out, some headway when hung left over 1f out, never nearer
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
Nonrunner
MEGALALA is the selection with Silent Applause and Pentathlon afforded plenty of respect. A beaten favourite in an apprentice race last time; Megalala appears to appreciate fairly esoteric circuits so Epsom ticks the boxes in that regard. The trip should be of little concern. Silent Applause makes a return after a very lengthy absence. That last effort was a win on Wolverhampton's polytrack but the fact that Mark Johnston has kept faith with the Storming Home gelding suggests that he must have shown something at home. Hel's Angel needs a fast gallop to rattle home off and could be high enough up the handicap at present. Goodwood Starlight is quirky and the handicapper might just need to drop him a few pounds before he troubles the judge. Barliffey was second here off a 5lb higher mark so if there is any support around, it must be acted upon accordingly. Megalala is the pick in a race where cogent cases exist for many.
Atabaas Allure (FR) 9-2 (9-10) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened 1f out, 7th of 8, 14l behind Kaloni (9-6) at Ripon 1m 2f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Hel's Angel (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway to chase leading pair over 3f out, ridden and lost place over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 8, 9l behind Inspirina (8-11) at Chester 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Citizenship 28-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to go 3rd over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Just Lille (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Pentathlon (IRE) 9-4 (8-11) Made most, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Apr '08 beating Top Ticket (8-11) by 5l, 5 ran.
Goodwood Starlight (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 7l behind Brushing (9-6) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Herschel (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Tracked leader, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Penchesco (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Silent Applause 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, lost place and droped to rear, headway and edged left over 2f out, switched to outer over 1f out, driven to lead post, won at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Maslak (8-13) by hd, 7 ran.
Megalala (IRE) 11-4fav (9-10) Led 3f, tracked leader, led again 3f out until over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Sgt Schultz (9-2) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Barliffey (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Dwelt, slowly into stride, keen in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go a never dangerous 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Understory (9-4) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Aughcarra (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 3rd 4f out, weakened quickly entering straight, eased from 2f out, last of 14, well behind Inis Ceithleann (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
